Associate Dean of Alumni Affairs and Development, Cornell Law School

school's comprehensive development and alumni engagement strategy and serves as a critical bridge between the Law School and the university's Alumni Affairs and Development division. The Associate Dean will partner with a highly engaged dean who is deeply committed to philanthropy and alumni engagement while building on the momentum of Cornell's recently completed record-setting campaign. Leading a talented team of fundraising professionals, this individual will advance ambitious philanthropic priorities, deepen alumni engagement, and help shape the future of Cornell Law School. Key Responsibilities Serve as the chief development officer for Cornell Law School, leading overall fundraising and alumni affairs strategy. Partner with the Dean to establish fundraising priorities, advance strategic initiatives, and manage donor and alumni engagement activities. Lead, mentor, and develop a team of nine alumni affairs and development professionals. Collaborate with academic and program leaders to identify and advance compelling funding opportunities and priorities. Maintain a portfolio of major and principal gift prospects capable of making transformational contributions. Serve as the primary liaison between Cornell Law School and university advancement leadership, including Principal Gifts teams and senior Alumni Affairs and Development leaders. About Cornell Law School Founded in 1887, Cornell Law School is a top-tier law school. We offer a 3-year JD program for approximately 200 students per class, a one-year LLM program for approximately 120 students from countries throughout the world, and a doctoral (JSD) program for 2-3 new students per year. Cornell Law School has 41 tenured and tenure-track faculty, including 20 with chaired faculty positions; and 15 clinical professors in the legal research and writing program and in clinics at the local, national, and international level. Our faculty is consistently ranked among the top in the country for scholarly productivity and influence, and has pre-eminence in many areas, including quantitative and qualitative empirical legal studies, international and comparative law, and robust doctrinal scholarship in core fields. Our school is committed to being recognized as the leader among law schools at combining inspiring theoretical, doctrinal, and experiential teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a supportive, intellectually rich community, so that our graduates can achieve excellence in all facets of the legal profession. About Alumni Affairs and Development At Cornell Alumni Affairs and Development, we connect alumni, parents, and friends with opportunities to make a meaningful difference at Cornell and beyond. Our success is built on the strength of relationships, a commitment to excellence, and a culture of collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and continuous learning. As one of higher education's leading fundraising and engagement organizations, we recently completed a record-setting campaign that engaged more than 221K alumni and raised $6.7 billion. Joining our team means growing your career alongside supportive, mission-driven, and high-performing colleagues while helping shape Cornell's future. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or 7-10 years of progressive experience in development, advancement, fundraising, or related fields or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated success leading and developing high-performing teams. Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills. Integrity, strong verbal and written communication, and sound judgment are a must. Work Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Employees typically perform this role remotely up to 3 days per week and on campus at least 2 days per week. The university reserves the right to modify, suspend, revoke or terminate the hybrid work arrangement at any time. Rewards and Benefits Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. University Job Title: AAD Program Director II Job Family: Alumni Affairs Development Level: I Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $210,912.00 - $257,782.00 Remote Option Availability: Hybrid Company: Endowed Contact Name: Laura Clark Contact Email: lhc66@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline Union Positions Current Employees: Online Submission Guidelines : Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law. 2026-10-02